Thanks to A.S.A.P. and the St. Louis Rams, our after school students from Dunbar Elementary visited the Rams training facility and had a chance to enjoy some activity with Rams' kicker Greg Zuerlein and linebacker Justin Cole as part of Play60, an initiative that tackles childhood obesity. The video captures the

Our St. Louis SOS group is moving to the West County area, beginning November 28, 2012.

As you know, suicide can be very frightening, confusing and overwhelming for family and friends left to cope with the loss. The impact of suicide may last for a very long time, particularly if there is no one to share the grief with. A support group offers the chance to work through these feelings with others experiencing the same loss.
Additional information about this important service:

Provident is partnering with the Ferguson-Florissant School District to collect food for their homeless students. Just a can or two of food from concerned individuals can add up to a mountain of edibles. During your next trip to the grocery, grab a few extra items and drop them in our collection bin at 409 South Florissant Road. Your gesture of kindness will positively impact those in need. To learn more,

The excitement was contagious as Maxine Clark, Founder and Chief Executive Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshops, engaged the Provident after school students in Jennings to explore their dreams. "If you can live your imagination, your life will be a dream come true."

Yes, last Thursday, September 20th we had a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at our new space,
409 South Florissant Road in Ferguson. A big thanks to our many guests who came to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.

We look forward to serving the North County Community! And, don't forget .. counseling is FREE

Thanks to a $8750 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health, Provident now has a comprehensive selection of play therapy toys that will enhance our counseling efforts with children. In the next couple of months, our clinicians will learn the various techniques for utilizing these toys and improving the level of therapeutic success.

We just signed the lease on new counseling space in North County --- 409 South Florissant Road in Ferguson, 63135. Our anticipated move-in date is now September 4th but stay tuned for updates. We're very excited to have a much-needed presence in North County and are anxious to open.

Are you concerned because your middle school son has no friends? Does your daughter seem overly shy and have little self confidence? Provident is currently forming social skills groups to help youth overcome these obstacles. Your son and/or daughter will learn better communication skills, build self-esteem and feel more capable of handling social situations. There will be two groups: one for 13 years of age and younger; and the second for 14 years of age and older. Both will be held at our West County Office, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, starting on Wednesday, September 13th for a total of 8 sessions.